U.S. patent application number 15/147187 was filed with the patent office on 2017-11-09 for holographic multimedia presentation and projector.
The applicant listed for this patent is Edgardo G. Zapanta. Invention is credited to Edgardo G. Zapanta.
Application Number | 20170322513 15/147187 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60243873 |
Filed Date | 2017-11-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170322513 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zapanta; Edgardo G. |
November 9, 2017 |
Holographic Multimedia Presentation and Projector
Abstract
A method for creating a holographic multimedia presentation and
a system for projecting the presentation. A multimedia presentation
is created by simultaneously projecting 4 rotated identical images
from the screen of a flat panel mobile handheld device such as a
phone or tablet to a focal location within an inverted, 4-sided
pyramid-shaped holographic image projector. The inverted, 4-sided
pyramid-shaped holographic image projector is formed out of
transparent, semi-rigid acrylic or other plastic or glass, and the
four triangular sides are joined with a live hinge, also made of
transparent material, such that the projector can be stored and
transported in a flat, folded configuration and can be used for
viewing holographic multimedia video presentations when in a folded
position.
Inventors: |
Zapanta; Edgardo G.; (San
Bruno, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Zapanta; Edgardo G. |
San Bruno |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
60243873 |
Appl. No.: |
15/147187 |
Filed: |
May 5, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G02B 30/56 20200101;
G03B 21/56 20130101; G02B 5/32 20130101; A63J 5/021 20130101 |
International
Class: |
G03H 1/00 20060101
G03H001/00; G03H 1/02 20060101 G03H001/02; G03H 1/02 20060101
G03H001/02; G02B 5/32 20060101 G02B005/32; G03H 1/08 20060101
G03H001/08; G03H 1/22 20060101 G03H001/22; G03H 1/28 20060101
G03H001/28 |
Claims
1. A folding holographic projector which can be stored and
transported in a flattened, unfolded configuration and which can be
used to project holographic object and video images when folded
into an inverted pyramid configuration, the folding holographic
projector comprising: Four equal size, isosceles triangular shaped
sections of semi-rigid, transparent material, the isosceles
triangular shaped portions each having 2 sides of equal length; and
Four live hinges formed of transparent flexible material, the four
live hinges arranged alternatingly between the triangular shaped
portions, wherein each of the four live hinges couple together the
equal length sides of adjacent triangular shaped sections.
2. The folding holographic projector of claim 1 wherein each of the
corners of the triangular shaped sections that are formed by the
conjoining of the 2 legs of equal length are removed such that each
of the triangular shaped sections is in the shape of a truncated
triangle and when the folding holographic projector is folded for
use, the apex of the pyramid is open.
3. The folding holographic projector of claim 1, further having a
stand, the stand formed out of: Four rectangular sections of
semi-rigid transparent material, each of the rectangular sections
having 2 long ends and 2 short ends wherein the short ends of each
of the rectangular sections are adjacent each other; and Four live
stand hinges formed of transparent flexible material, the four live
stand hinges arranged alternatively between the short ends of the
rectangular sections, wherein each of the four live stand hinges
couple together the short sides of adjacent rectangular
sections.
4. The folding holographic projector of claim 3 wherein one of the
long sides of one of the four rectangular sections is coupled with
a fifth live stand hinge to one of the four triangular sections,
the fifth live stand hinge made of flexible, transparent material,
such that when the projector is folded for use the four rectangular
sections form a square box which supports the four triangular
sections folded in the shape of a pyramid.
5. A method of creating a folding, holographic production
projector, the method comprising the following steps: Obtaining
four isosceles triangle shaped sections of semi-rigid, transparent
material; Coupling the four isosceles triangle shaped sections
together with a portion of flexible, transparent adhesive tape;
Eliminating the apex corner from each of the four isosceles
triangle shaped sections in order to form a flattened end tip on
each of the four isosceles triangle shaped sections; Folding the
assembly of four isosceles triangle shaped sections into the shape
of an inverted and truncated pyramid.
6. The method of claim 6 further comprising the following steps:
Obtaining four rectangular sections of semi-rigid transparent
material, each of the rectangular sections having 2 long ends and 2
short ends; Arranging the four rectangular sections such that the
short ends of each of the rectangular sections are adjacent each
other; Coupling the short ends of the four rectangular sections
together using flexible, transparent adhesive tape; Coupling the
long end of one of the four rectangular sections to the flattened
end tip of one of the four isosceles triangle shaped sections using
flexible, transparent adhesive tape; and Folding the four isosceles
triangle shaped sections into the shape of an inverted pyramid with
the four rectangular sections forming a square box which supports
the four triangle shaped sections in the shape of a pyramid.
7. A method of creating and giving a holographic multimedia
presentation which can be displayed using a flat panel screen and
an pyramid shaped holographic image projector, the method
comprising the following steps: \Obtaining a picture editor
software application; Creating a hologram slide by selecting the
desired size parameters; Selecting black as the color of the
hologram slide; Selecting a desired shape for the hologram slide
from either a database of different base forms or creating the
desired shape from a sizing dialog box. Copying the hologram slide
with the desired shape to create four identical shaped hologram
slides; Turning, inverting and assembling the four hologram slides
into a single, quadraplex holographic slide; Inserting a picture
image into the shaped hologram slide such that the picture image
populates the quadraplex holographic slide; and Projecting the
quadraplex holographic slide from the flat panel screen using an
inverted pyramid holographic projector.
8. The method of claim 7 in which the multimedia presentation
includes holographic video image, the method comprising the
following steps: Inserting a video file into the shaped hologram
slide such that the video image populates the quadraplex
holographic slide.
9. The method of claim 8 in which the video file used for the
holographic video image is a live video stream.
10. The method of claim 8 in which the multimedia presentation is
distributed to viewers via social media.
11. The method of claim 8 in which the flat panel screen is the
screen of a handheld mobile device.
12. The method of claim 11 in which the handheld mobile device is
one selected from the group of devices consisting of cellular
telephones, mobile telephones, tablet devices and laptops.
13. The method of claim 7 in which the picture image is created by
an object placed in front of a 45.degree. reflecting mirror which
is placed over the self facing camera lens on a handheld mobile
computing device.
13. The method of claim 8 in which the video image is created by an
object placed in front of a 45.degree. reflecting mirror which is
placed over the self facing camera lens on a handheld mobile
computing device.
14. The method of claim 7 in which the flat panel screen is a
large, flat panel monitor such as a television or video
monitor.
15. The method of claim 14 in which the quadraplex holographic
slide is shared to the flat panel monitor by use of the share
screen function on a mobile handheld computing device containing
the quadraplex holographic slide.
16. The method of claim 7 in which the inverted pyramid holographic
projector is suspended from the ceiling.
17. The method of claim 7 in which the flat panel screen is
suspended from the ceiling facing downward, and the pyramid
holographic projector is suspended un-inverted directly beneath the
flat panel screen such that the holographic presentation is
projected to a point somewhat beneath the ceiling.
18. The method of claim 7 in which the selected shape is circular
such that a spherical holographic video presentation can be
given.
19. The method of claim 7 in which a holographic photographic or
video presentation is created for live viewing or for recording and
saving as a video or other data format file.
20. The method of claim 7 in which an individual user can create a
selfie holographic photographic or video presentation for live
viewing or for recording and saving as a video or other data format
file.
21. The method of claim 7 in which two (2) or more individual users
can communicate in real time holographic chat sessions.
22. The method of claim 7 in which multiple viewers in a given
location can experience a single real time holographic multimedia
presentation created in a different location.
23. A mobile app for use on a portable, handheld computing device
that converts a picture or video image into a holographic
multimedia presentation for display using an inverted pyramid
holographic projector, the application comprising the following
functionality: Selector means for selection of a picture file or
video file for use in the multimedia presentation display; Image
processing means for populating a quadraplex holographic slide with
the desired picture file or image file, the quadraplex holographic
slide consisting of four identical, rotated and inverted copies of
the picture image or video image; and Display means for
transmitting the quadraplex holographic slide from the portable
handheld computing device to an inverted pyramid holographic image
projector.
24. The mobile app of claim 18 further having functionality for
selecting a live video streaming file for use in the multimedia
presentation display.
25. The mobile app of claim 8 further having functionality for
selecting a picture or video image associated with social media
data feed.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is a method for creating a holographic
multimedia presentation and a novel system for projecting the
presentation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] FIG. 1-A (prior art) shows the optical illusion in many
magic tricks is often one based on the illusion known as "Pepper's
Ghost". A viewer (not shown) looking through a front rectangular
set 14 into a main room 16 sees an image 12 of an object 10
floating in the room. The illusion is produced by a large piece of
glass, Plexiglas or plastic film 18 situated at an angle between
the viewer and the scene. The glass 18 reflects a side room 19
hidden from the viewer, i.e., on the left, sometimes called a "blue
room", that is built as a mirror-image of the main room `16. If the
mirror-image hidden room 19 on the left is darkened, objects 10
inside the hidden room do not reflect well in the glass 18. If the
empty main room 16 is brightly lit, it very is visible to the
viewer. However, when the lights in the mirror-image room 19 are
raised, with the main empty room 16 being dimmed slightly to
compensate, the image 12 of object(s) 10 in the hidden room 19
appears out of nowhere as if floating in space.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper's_ghost
[0003] A reflector sight or reflex sight is an optical device that
allows the user to look through a partially reflecting glass
element and see an illuminated projection of an aiming point or
some other image superimposed on the field of view. These sights
work on the simple optical principle that anything at the focus of
a lens or curved mirror, such as an illuminated reticle, will look
like it is sitting in front of the viewer at infinity. Reflector
sights employ some sort of "reflector" to allow the viewer to see
the infinity image and the field of view at the same time, either
by bouncing the image created by lens off a slanted glass plate, or
by using a mostly clear curved glass reflector that images the
reticle while the viewer looks through the reflector. Since the
reticle is at infinity it stays in alignment with the device the
sight is attached to regardless of the viewer's eye position,
removing most of the parallax and other sighting errors found in
simple sighting devices.
[0004] FIG. 1-B (prior art) is a diagram of three types of
reflector sights. The top type I uses a collimating lens CL and a
beam splitter B to create a virtual image at infinity V of a
reticle R. The bottom two types II and III use half silvered curved
mirrors CM as the collimating optics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflector_sight#Other_uses
[0005] A stereoscope is a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of
separate images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same
scene, as a single three-dimensional image. This is the basis for
many scientific, gaming and entertainment applications enhanced by
virtual-reality (VR) technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereoscope
SUMMARY OF INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES
[0006] The present invention is a unique method for creating a
holographic multimedia presentation, wherein a software application
such as Microsoft PowerPoint.TM. or Paint can be used.
[0007] The present invention has application in presentation of
social media content like "Skype", "Facetime", "Viber", "Facebook"
and "Twitter" wherein there are two (2) devices. First is a small
mobile device such as a hand-held phone, tablet or laptop that
holds the App. The other is a large OLED or other flat screen
monitor laid flat on a surface, with 4 images projected therefrom.
The mobile device and the flat screen monitor are connected
together by a "cable" or using a mobile device built-in or
installed "Screen Mirroring" option or App. A 4.times. hologram
triangle projector pyramid or other holographic pyramid projector
is mounted above the monitor. The hologram pyramid can be made by
cutting thin, highly glossy reflective transparent acrylic sheets
and assembling them together with clear plastic adhesive tape.
[0008] Hologram videos can be made using computer software editing
tools like Paint.TM., Microsoft PowerPoint.TM., downloaded home
videos of any subject or YouTube videos, Facetime videos, etc.
Making the hologram video requires use of the image editing
software tools. In one embodiment of the present invention, there
are four (4) identical images or videos displayed on a "Black"
background. The video is played simultaneously in 4 equal shapes on
a smart phone or other mobile OLED device. The image/video is
projected at 45.degree. on a highly reflective hologram inverted
pyramid surface. With the arrangement of the four (4) images or
video images the holographic presentation can be viewed in 360
degrees. This gives the presentation an virtual reality
(V.R.)-like, immersive experience illusion of a 3D image or video
floating on air.
[0009] The present invention is a technique of using image and
video editing tools to make image or video content. A "black" or
dark background works best because it has no reflection, if there's
text it can be "flipped" or "reversed". It can be copied four (4)
times with the copies arranged equally in a pattern by rotating
them. When the four (4) videos are played at the same time, they
can then be saved with a movie file extension such as .AVI, .WMV,
etc.
[0010] The present invention is a method to enlarge a rectangular
"portrait" or "landscape" size image/video by "cropping" the edges
into a triangle at 45.degree.. In this manner, the projected
image/video is in a shape of a triangle.
[0011] Further, a reflecting mirror can be placed at a 45.degree.
under the mobile/laptop device laid horizontal. Using a built-in or
downloaded "kaleidoscope" camera option in the mobile/laptop
device, it is possible to produce an instant moving holographic
image. The reflecting mirror can be produced for use on any type of
mobile handheld telephone or other computing device.
[0012] The present invention is an App for a mobile device use of
interactive social media like Skype, Webex, Viber, Facebook chat,
Ok Google, Siri interactive and other search engines, etc. The
holographic presentation can be in the shape of a floating sphere
or other form for holographic-augmented video presentations for
visual, interactive entertainment.
[0013] Benefits and features of the invention are made more
apparent with the following detailed description of a presently
preferred embodiment thereof in connection with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like reference numerals are applied to like
elements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1-A (prior art) shows the optical illusion in many
magic tricks is often one based on the illusion known as "Pepper's
Ghost".
[0015] FIG. 1-B (prior art) is a diagram of three types of
reflector sights.
[0016] FIG. 2-A shows a representative screenshot 100 from a
software application that creates multimedia presentations.
[0017] FIG. 2-B shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application and a dialog box 20 wherein a predetermined
slide size is selected.
[0018] FIG. 3 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application from which a black background is selected.
[0019] FIG. 4 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram slide 40.
[0020] FIG. 5 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
hologram slide 40 is copied 4 times and rotated to create a
quadraplex image 50.
[0021] FIG. 6 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which an image
is inserted into each of the 4 portions of the quadraplex image
50.
[0022] FIG. 7 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram video slide 70.
[0023] FIG. 8 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram video slide 70 that has been
shaped.
[0024] FIG. 8-A shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram video slide 70 in the shape of a
sphere.
[0025] FIG. 9 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
shaped hologram video slide 72 is copied 4 times and rotated to
create a quadraplex video image 90.
[0026] FIG. 9-B shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
hologram video slide 72 in the shape of a sphere is copied 4 times
and rotated to create a quadraplex video image 90.
[0027] FIG. 10 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
quadraplex video image 90 is viewed through the animation control
pane 92.
[0028] FIG. 11 is a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
animated quadraplex video image 92 can be saved as a WMV or other
video/movie file extension.
[0029] FIG. 12-A is a representative top view of an unfolded
4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1100 of the present
invention.
[0030] FIG. 12-B is a representative side view of one (1) of the
four (4) equivalent-shaped triangles sides 1102 of the 4.times.
hologram triangle projector pyramid 1100 of the present
invention.
[0031] FIG. 12-C is a representative top view of an assembled
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention.
[0032] FIG. 12-D is a representative side view of an assembled
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention taken at section A-A.
[0033] FIG. 12-E is a representative front view of an assembled
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention taken at section B-B.
[0034] FIG. 13-A is a representative orthogonal view of an
assembled 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention in alignment with a flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention.
[0035] FIG. 13-B is a representative orthogonal view of an
assembled 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention mounted onto a flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention.
[0036] FIG. 13-C is a representative orthogonal view of a folded
4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1200 of the present
invention mounted onto a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 14-A is a representative orthogonal view of a method of
use of the 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention and a flat screen holographic
multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 14-B is a detail view of a 45.degree. selfie mirror
1400 used with a flat screen holographic multimedia presentation
player 1300 of the present invention.
[0039] FIG. 14-C is a side view of a method of use of the 4.times.
hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present
invention and a flat screen holographic multimedia presentation
player 1300 of the present invention.
[0040] FIG. 14-D is another representative view of a method of use
of the 4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1200 of the
present invention with a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention.
[0041] FIG. 14-E is a representative view of a method of use of a
privacy screen 1410 disposed between the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector pyramid 1200 of the present invention and the flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention.
[0042] FIGS. 14-F and 14-G are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for performing voice activated searches on the
internet using a search engine 1450 as desired.
[0043] FIGS. 14-H and 14-I are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated accessing of websites 1460 on
the internet as desired.
[0044] FIGS. 14-J and 14-K are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated video 1470 control as
desired.
[0045] FIGS. 14-L and 14-M are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated accessing of social media
apps 1480 as desired.
[0046] FIG. 14-N is an orthogonal view of a method of use of the
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention and a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention for two (2) or
more individuals or entities to interact as desired via social
media apps.
[0047] FIGS. 14-O and 14-P are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for two (2) or more individuals or entities to
interact as desired via video chat apps.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0048] The description that follows is presented to enable one
skilled in the art to make and use the present invention, and is
provided in the context of a particular application and its
requirements. Various modifications to the disclosed embodiments
will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general
principals discussed below may be applied to other embodiments and
applications without departing from the scope and spirit of the
invention. Therefore, the invention is not intended to be limited
to the embodiments disclosed, but the invention is to be given the
largest possible scope which is consistent with the principals and
features described herein.
[0049] FIG. 2-A shows a representative screenshot 100 from a
software application that creates multimedia presentations.
[0050] FIG. 2-B shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application and a dialog box 20 wherein a predetermined
slide size is selected. In a preferred embodiment, the size of the
slide is set to be 12 inches by 10 inches.
[0051] FIG. 3 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application from which a black background 102 is selected.
The background 102 can be formatted "black". Click Format,
Background, Solid fill, Color: "Black" as shown.
[0052] FIG. 4 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram slide 40. To make a hologram
slide 40, click File, Insert, Shapes, Rectangles, choose this shape
42 as shown. The shape 42 has 6 sides.
[0053] FIG. 5 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
hologram slide 40 is copied 4 times and rotated in an equal pattern
to create a quadraplex image 50 with 4 shaped portions 42.
[0054] FIG. 6 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which an image
is inserted into each of the 4 portions of the quadraplex image 50.
By clicking on the 4 shapes 42 simultaneously, one can insert a
picture or image 62. In PowerPoint.TM., one can insert a file with
the following extensions: [0055] Windows Enhanced Metafile [0056]
Windows Metafile [0057] JPEG File Interchange Format [0058]
Portable Network Graphics [0059] Windows Bitmap [0060] Graphics
Interchange Format [0061] Compressed Windows Enhanced Metafile
[0062] Compressed Windows Metafile [0063] Compressed Macintosh PICT
[0064] Tag Image File Format [0065] Encapsulated PostScript [0066]
Macintosh PICT [0067] WordPerfect Graphics [0068] Portable Document
Format Upon inserting the picture 62, it will automatically
propagate the 4 shapes 42. If inserting a "text" file or text
graphics, the picture 62 will have to be flipped or reversed or
rotated 180 degrees.
[0069] FIG. 7 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram video slide 70.
[0070] FIG. 8 shows a screenshot from the multimedia presentation
software application of a hologram video slide 70 that has been
shaped. FIG. 8-A shows a screenshot from the multimedia
presentation software application of a hologram video slide 70 in
the shape of a sphere.
[0071] FIG. 9 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
shaped hologram video slide 72 is copied 4 times and rotated to
create a quadraplex video image 90. FIG. 9-B shows a representative
screenshot from a software application that creates multimedia
presentations in which the hologram video slide 72 in the shape of
a sphere is copied 4 times and rotated to create a quadraplex video
image 90.
[0072] FIG. 10 shows a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
quadraplex video image 90 is viewed through the animation control
pane 92. FIG. 11 is a representative screenshot from a software
application that creates multimedia presentations in which the
animated quadraplex video image 92 can be saved as a WMV or other
video/movie file extension.
[0073] To create a hologram video, click File, Insert, Video Menu,
then browse and choose Video 71 on PC or Mac or in the Cloud.
Insert the movie file with the following file extensions available
for use in PowerPoint.TM.: [0074] Windows Media File (asf) [0075]
Windows Video File (avi) [0076] QuickTime Movie File [0077] MP4
Video [0078] Movie File (mpeg) [0079] MPEG-2TS Video [0080] Windows
Media Video File (wmv) [0081] Adobe Flash Media [0082] MP4 Then,
click on File, Video Tools, Format, Video Shape, Rectangles, choose
the shape 72 as shown. Click on the video 72 and copy it 4 times,
rotate the 4 images 71 in 4 shapes 72 into an equal pattern 90 as
shown. Then, click the 4 videos 70 at the same time, click
Animation, click Play. Click on the Animation Pane to edit how the
4 videos are played, then click Play or Preview. The 4 videos 70
will run at the same time. Once can also click each video 70, and
edit the Play Video effect option like sound, timing options, etc.
Finally, save the file as a Windows Media Video file extension
(*.wmv) or MPEG-4 video file.
[0083] Another way to create a hologram video relies upon the use
of any common video editing app that runs on a mobile device. As an
example, InShot.TM. is a video editor that includes the following
features: [0084] Video Trim & Cut--Trim video, Cut/Delete
middle part of a video [0085] Tool for Instagram--Blur border for
photo and video; Make it square ready for Instagram; Colored border
to make it square ready; Move video/photo inside the square. [0086]
Music--Add your own music to video, like mp3 files and other
format; Easy to sync sound and video, with timeline features;
Volume control for both original video sound and mp3 songs. [0087]
Text & Emoji--Add text on video and photo; Add emoji on photo;
With timeline features, easy to sync text and emoji with video.
[0088] Filters--Lots of Photo filters; Video filters [0089]
Edit--Rotate, Flip photo or video; Photo Collage [0090]
Share--1080P video supported; Customized video output resolution;
Share to social apps, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp,
etc.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/video-editor-no-crop-music-cut/id99736219-
7?mt=8
[0091] In a first step, an image or video is selected and inserted
into the viewing window.
[0092] The image or video can be rotated 180.degree..
[0093] The image or video should be flipped to give the mirror
opposite of the non-rotated version.
[0094] Camera MX is another popular, complete solution camera app
that can be used to create and edit photos and videos. Features
include: [0095] Simple user interface--The intuitive user interface
in Camera MX makes recording videos and photos quicker and easier.
[0096] Intelligent image processing for high photo quality and
visibly sharper results. [0097] Extensive photo and video editing
effects including HDR, Lomo, flip, kaleidoscope, automatic
optimization, overlays and textures; optimization options including
brightness adjustment, photo and video rotation, contrast,
saturation, color temperature; cut and trim photos and videos, as
well as adjust their size and resolution. [0098] Live Shot to
create moving photos or share animated photos with friends. [0099]
Shoot The Past feature lets you rewind within Live Shot and capture
what happened before the actual photo; Capture difficult to
photograph subjects, for instance laughing babies, lightning,
moving animals. [0100] Scene modes including selfie, night, sunset,
snow, landscape, etc. [0101] Supports 16:9 aspect ratios. [0102]
Clearly arranged media manager to keep track of photos and videos;
Use multi-selection to quickly delete, move or copy several files
at once; Manual sorting of files. [0103] Tablet compatible--can
even be used without a camera. [0104] Print photos; Select photos
and send as postcards.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magix.camera_mx&hl=en
[0105] To make a holographic video of the present invention one can
download an app such as CameraMX.TM. or similar and follow these
steps:
[0106] Turn on the camera or other mobile device such as tablet,
pad, etc., and lay the device flat so that the screen is on
top.
[0107] Reverse the Camera icon to front-facing or "selfie" mode.
This allows one to see themself in the camera screen.
[0108] Select Effects, click Kaleidoscope options and set it to 4
camera input.
[0109] Place a 45.degree. reflecting mirror on top of the device
covering the front-facing camera lens.
[0110] Place a 4 sided triangular holographic reflecting inverted
pyramid on top of the device screen. This should result in the
production of a holographic video which can be viewed live,
performed for an audience, or recorded.
[0111] Thus, it is possible to provide a virtual reality/augmented
reality experience with a hologram and get an immersive sensory,
i.e., auditory/visual experience, by downloading social media
mobile applications including but not limited to "Skype".TM.,
"FaceTime".TM., "Viber".TM., or voice recognition Interactive
Search Engines like "Ok Google".TM. and "Siri".TM., etc.
[0112] To make a spherical holographic video, FIG. 8-A shows to
insert video, format, video shape, then select circle instead of
triangle, select 3D format, select change bevel, and select change
material. FIG. 9-A shows how the slide can be copied 4 times and
rotated as shown, click 4 videos and click play to play at the same
time. The file can also be saved as *.wmv or other video or movie
file.
[0113] FIG. 12-A is a representative top view of an unfolded
4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1100 of the present
invention. FIG. 12-B is a representative side view of one (1) of
the four (4) equivalent-shaped triangles sides 1102 of the 4.times.
hologram triangle projector pyramid 1100 of the present
invention.
[0114] When laying flat, the projector 1100 consists of 4
individual triangular sections 1102 coupled together as shown. The
projector 1100 can be assembled using 4 separate triangular
sections 1102 or a single piece of clear, transparent acrylic,
glass or similar material. Sections 102 can be made of other high
strength, thin clear, highly reflective material with a glossy
surface. Plexiglass is good, and other scratch-proof materials or
coatings are also considered within the scope of the present
invention.
[0115] In geometry, an isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at
least two sides of equal length. The equilateral triangle in which
all three sides are equal in length, is a type of isosceles
triangle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isosceles_triangle
[0116] In the embodiment shown, sections 102 each have the size
ratio of 17.38 on the wide side W, 1.10 at the apex .alpha. and
height H 11.50. There is a 54.7.degree. angle formed between each
leg of the triangle L and the horizontal G. The legs L of each
section 1102 can be joined with clear adhesive tape 1104.
[0117] FIG. 12-C is a representative top view of an assembled
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention. FIG. 12-D is a representative side view of an
assembled 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention taken at section A-A. FIG. 12-E is a
representative front view of an assembled 4.times. hologram
triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention
taken at section B-B.
[0118] When assembled, the 4.times. hologram triangle projector
inverted pyramid 1200 is in the shape of an inverted pyramid. A
small stand 1202 made of rectangular sections of plastic or acrylic
supports the projector pyramid 1200 in an inverted position.
[0119] FIG. 13-A is a representative orthogonal view of an
assembled 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention in alignment with a flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention. FIG. 13-B is a representative orthogonal view of an
assembled 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention mounted onto a flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention.
[0120] FIG. 13-C is a representative orthogonal view of a folded
4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1200 of the present
invention mounted onto a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention. It will be
understood that for storing, transporting or otherwise, it is
possible to fold the 4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid
1200 of the present invention to save space and reduce the physical
space requirement of the device.
[0121] FIG. 14-A is a representative orthogonal view of a method of
use of the 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid
1200 of the present invention and a flat screen holographic
multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present invention. FIG.
14-B is a detail view of a 45.degree. selfie mirror 1400 used with
a flat screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of
the present invention. FIG. 14-C is a side view of a method of use
of the 4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200
of the present invention and a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention.
[0122] The 45.degree. selfie mirror 1400 consists essentially of a
small mirror 1402 held in a support 1406 with a hole 1404 in a base
portion 1408. When the device 1400 is placed over the self-facing
camera lens 1412, the image of an object 1420 such as a person
located in front of the selfie mirror 1400 will be reflected from
the mirror 1402 through the hole 1404 in the base 1408 into the
camera lens 1412. When the image is processed by the flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 the quadraplex
image 1414 is projected from the screen of the flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 to the inverted
[0123] As shown, an object 1420 in front of the 45.degree.
reflecting mirror 1400 will create a holographic image 1422 that is
transmitted through the front-facing camera lens 1412 and is
projected from the screen 1414 of the device 1300 into the 4.times.
hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200.
[0124] FIG. 14-D is another representative view of a method of use
of the 4.times. hologram triangle projector pyramid 1200 of the
present invention with a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention. It will be
understood that by placing a second multimedia presentation player
1350 in front of the 45.degree. reflecting mirror 1400, then an
image, a video, a Skype session or other live video broadcast
emanating from the second player 1350 can be converted into a
holographic multimedia video and displayed or performed via the
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention. It will also be understood that the screen on
the second player 1350 can be created by sharing a screen from
another mobile device, etc.
[0125] FIG. 14-E is a representative view of a method of use of a
privacy screen 1410 disposed between the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector pyramid 1200 of the present invention and the flat screen
holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the present
invention. In this embodiment, a privacy screen 1410 is useful for
blocking the view of the image projected from the screen 1414 of
the device 1300. This prevents light from the projecting screen
1414 from distracting the attention of the viewing audience from
the holographic image or video presentation.
[0126] FIGS. 14-F and 14-G are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for performing voice activated searches on the
internet using a search engine 1450 as desired. A user 1420 can
activate a search engine 1450 and perform a search for any desired
data such as an item, event, person or other theme, by using her
voice. The flat panel display 1300 projects the quadraplex image
1414 of the search engine 1450 search result to the projector 1200.
The control panel as well as search results from the search engine
1450 are displayed in the inverted pyramid holographic projector
1200.
[0127] FIGS. 14-H and 14-I are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated accessing of websites 1460 on
the internet as desired. A user 1420 can access websites 1460 and
browse, shop, do online banking or other process using an online
web portal, etc., by using her voice. The flat panel display 1300
projects the quadraplex image 1414 of the website 1460 to the
projector 1200. The website 1460 is displayed in the inverted
pyramid holographic projector 1200.
[0128] FIGS. 14-J and 14-K are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated video 1470 control as
desired. A user 1420 can access video content 1470 by using her
voice. The flat panel display 1300 accesses the video content 1470
such as via Netflix.TM., iTunes.TM., etc., projects the quadraplex
image 1414 of the video 1470 to the projector 1200. The video 1470
is displayed in the inverted pyramid holographic projector
1200.
[0129] FIGS. 14-L and 14-M are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for voice activated accessing of social media
apps 1480 as desired. A user 1420 can access social media apps 1480
by using her voice. The flat panel display 1300 has the social
media app 1480 installed on it, and projects the quadraplex image
1414 of the social media app 1480 to the projector 1200. The social
media app 1480 is displayed in the inverted pyramid holographic
projector 1200.
[0130] FIG. 14-N is an orthogonal view of a method of use of the
4.times. hologram triangle projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the
present invention and a flat screen holographic multimedia
presentation player 1300 of the present invention for two (2) or
more individuals or entities to interact as desired via social
media apps. Such social media apps include but are not limited
to"Skype", "Facetime", "Viber", "Facebook", etc.
[0131] As shown in part I, a first user 1420-a can access social
media apps 1480 by using her voice. The image of the first user
1420-a is captured via 45.degree. reflecting mirror 1400 and
through the self-facing camera lens 1412 and processed by the first
flat screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300-a. The
flat panel display 1300-a has the social media app 1480 installed
on it, and projects the quadraplex image 1414-a of the social media
app 1480 to the projector 1200-a. The social media app 1480 is
displayed in the inverted pyramid holographic projector 1200-a.
[0132] As shown in part II, a second user 1420-b can access social
media apps 1480 by using her voice. The image of the first user
1420-b is captured via 45.degree. reflecting mirror 1400 and
through the self-facing camera lens 1412 and processed by the
second flat screen holographic multimedia presentation player
1300-b. The flat panel display 1300-b has the social media app 1480
installed on it, and projects the quadraplex image 1414-b of the
social media app 1480 to the projector 1200-b. The social media app
1480 is displayed in the inverted pyramid holographic projector
1200-b.
[0133] Thus, two (2) or more users can talk to each other and view
each other such as currently possible only via video chat such as
Skype.TM., Facetime.TM., etc. The present invention is a form of
holographic video chat. The present invention is also a alternative
to "Skyping" or the "Webex Cisco" or the OK Google or Siri voice
activated apps. Using a holographic projector of the present
invention instead of viewing it on a laptop screen monitor/mobile
screen device/screen tablet, one can view everything on a hologram
projector giving the user a different, immersive 3D augmented
reality feel, which is better than using a Google.TM. or other V.R.
gear.
[0134] FIGS. 14-O and 14-P are orthogonal and side views,
respectively, of a method of use of the 4.times. hologram triangle
projector inverted pyramid 1200 of the present invention and a flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300 of the
present invention for two (2) or more individuals or entities to
interact as desired via video chat apps.
[0135] As shown in part I, a first user 1420-a can activate a video
chat. The image of the first user 1420-a is captured via selfie
45.degree. reflecting mirror 1400 and through the self-facing
camera lens 1412 and processed by the first flat screen holographic
multimedia presentation player 1300-a. The flat panel display
1300-a has the video chat app installed on it, and projects the
quadraplex image 1414-a of the video chat app to the projector
1200-a. The video chat app is displayed in the inverted pyramid
holographic projector 1200-a.
[0136] As shown in part II, a second user 1420-b can activate a
video chat app. The image of the first user 1420-b is captured via
selfie 45.degree. reflecting mirror 1400 and through the
self-facing camera lens 1412 and processed by the second flat
screen holographic multimedia presentation player 1300-b. The flat
panel display 1300-b has the video chat app installed on it, and
projects the quadraplex image 1414-b of the video chat app to the
projector 1200-b. The video chat app is displayed in the inverted
pyramid holographic projector 1200-b.
[0137] Thus, the projected holographic image 1422-a of the second
user 1420-b can be projected by the first inverted holographic
projector 1200-a for viewing by the first user 1420-a, while the
projected holographic image 1422-b of the first user 1420-a can be
projected by the second inverted holographic projector 1200-b for
viewing by the second user 1420-b. in this way, a first user 1420-a
and a second user 1420-b can participate in a video chat with each
user viewing the other user as a moving holographic video
image.
[0138] Another feature of the present invention is the ability to
create a spherical "video". This type of spherical holographic
video is also known as a "Holo space".TM. holographic multimedia
presentation. The spherical holographic video can be used for
presentations, performance of video and other multimedia
presentations for entertainment and education, meetings between 2
or more persons, for participation with social media platforms such
as FaceTime, Viber, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., for downloading
content and sharing content such as in streaming or stored files,
etc.
[0139] The hologram projector 1200 offers an alternative to viewing
"websites", "videos", "search engines", "social media apps", etc by
creating an augmented reality feel like virtual reality. In other
words, the hologram projector system of the present invention
creates a new way of viewing things.
[0140] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.
Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those
described can be used in the practice or testing of the present
invention, the preferred methods and materials are now described.
All publications and patent documents referenced in the present
invention are incorporated herein by reference.
[0141] While the principles of the invention have been made clear
in illustrative embodiments, there will be immediately obvious to
those skilled in the art many modifications of structure,
arrangement, proportions, the elements, materials, and components
used in the practice of the invention, and otherwise, which are
particularly adapted to specific environments and operative
requirements without departing from those principles. The appended
claims are intended to cover and embrace any and all such
modifications, with the limits only of the true purview, spirit and
scope of the invention.
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